Masters from the Vaults [Import]

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This Amazing Enhanced CD Videogram Can Be Played as a Normal Audio CD in an Ordinary CD Player, but When Inserted Into a Pc Capable of Running Windows 2000, You Can Watch a Full 30 Minutes of Amazing Archive Film of Family in Performance from 1971.

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Masters from the Vaults [Import]
Passion - Most Famous Orchestral Spectaculars [20 CD Set]
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • A good gift for novice
 Passion - Most Famous Orchestral Spectaculars [20 CD Set]

Manufacturer: Delta
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ASIN: B00012QLTQ
Release Date: 2003-12-09

Album Description

Music can be both calming and relaxing, or invigorating and passionate...this phenomenal 20-CD set is definitely the latter. This amazing collection brings together for the first time the most passionate music of all time, from Ravel's Bolero, Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake, Wagner's Magic Fire Music to Ravel's La Valse, Orff 's Carmina Burana and Stravinsky's Rite of Spring. This is a must have collection for every passionate music lover.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars A good gift for novice.......2007-05-12

This was a good gift for somebody learning about Classical music in Japan.
Masters of the Bow
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Perfect
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 Masters of the Bow

Manufacturer: Deutsche Grammophon
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000060O2V
Release Date: 2002-03-19

Tracks:

  1. Introduction And Rondo Capriccioso For Violin And Orchestra - Itzhak Perlman
  2. Violin Concerto No.2 In D Minor, Op.22: Romance (Andante) - Gil Shaham
  3. Zigeunerweisen, Op.20 - Ruggiero Ricci
  4. Violin Concerto No.2 In B Minor, Op.7: Rondo A La Clochete 'La Campanella' - Salvatore Accardo
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  6. Partita No.3 In E, BWV 1006: Preludio - Nathan Milstein
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  8. The Four Seasons: Concerto No.2 In G Minor, RV 269 'Summer': Presto - Pinchas Zukerman
  9. Sonata No.4 In G Minor, Op.1 'The Devil's Trill' - Gil Shaham
  10. Violin Sonata No.3 In D, Op.9 No.3: Tambourin (Presto) - Henryk Szeryng
  11. Minuet In G, WoO 10 No.2 - Arthur Grumiaux
  12. Songs Without Words: Spring Song, Op.62 No.6 - Christian Ferras
  13. 24 Caprices For Solo Violin: Caprice No.9 In E Major - Shlomo Mintz
  14. 24 Caprices For Solo Violin: Caprice No.17 In E-Flat Major - Ruggiero Ricci
  15. 24 Caprices For Solo Violin: Caprice No.24 In A Minor 'Tema Quas' - Salvatore Accardo

Tracks:

  1. Violin Concerto In D, Op.35: Canzonetta (Andante) - Nathan Milstein
  2. Polonaise No.1 In D, Op.4 - Leila Josefowicz
  3. Ave Maria, D 839 - Christian Ferras
  4. Hungarian Dance No.1 In G Minor - Samuel Sanders
  5. Humoresque, Op.101 No.7 - Arthur Grumiaux
  6. The Legend Of Tsar Saltan: Flight Of The Bumblebee - Henryk Szeryng
  7. Hebrew Melody, Op.33 - Ruggiero Ricci
  8. Salut D'amour, Op.12 - Phillip Moll
  9. Waltz 'La Plus Que Lente' - Henryk Szeryng
  10. Three Old Viennese Dances: Liebesfreud - Joshua Bell
  11. Three Old Viennese Dances: Liebesleid - Phillip Moll
  12. Baal Shem: Nigun - Arthur Grumiaux
  13. Berceuse, Op.16 - Anne-Sophie Mutter
  14. Tzigane - Concert Rhapsody For Violin And Piano - Gerhard Oppitz
  15. Danzas Espanola, Op.37: Andaluza (Dance No.5) - Arthur Grumiaux
  16. Hora Staccato - Christian Ferras
  17. Six Romanian Folk Dances, Op.Sz 56 - Henryk Szeryng

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Perfect.......2005-02-15

I love classical music but I dont own very much of it, so I thought I would start my collection with Masters of the Bow. What a beautiful selection it was. I just love the sound of a Violin, Joshua Bell is my favorite,I would love to hear more from him. This collection really helps you get to know the masters. Lovely Lovely!

5 out of 5 stars Outstanding.......2004-08-17

I love the violin and this collection is one of my favorites. A great choice for someone like me who doesn't know enough about music and never knows what to buy. It has introduced me to some artists and pieces that I knew nothing about and will help me know what to look for in violin music in the future. This is my favorite but I would also recommend The Cello and Voice CDs in the "Masters of" series. I can't wait for more in this series.
Darklore Manor
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • remaster
  • Nox Arcana keeps getting better
  • A Stunning Debut!
  • Nox Arcana: The project that truly represents Halloween and for people who simply love classical-oriented Gothic instrumentals
  • A well-woven dark tale
 Darklore Manor
Nox Arcana
Manufacturer: Monolith Graphics
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0006OHMRY
Release Date: 2004-03-20

Tracks:

  1. Legend
  2. Darklore Manor
  3. Threshold Of The Dead
  4. Trespassers
  5. Veil Of Darkness
  6. Sanctuary Of Shadows
  7. The Grande Hall
  8. Remnants
  9. Phantom Procession
  10. Belladonna
  11. Nursery Rhyme
  12. Music Box
  13. The Forgotten
  14. Nightmare
  15. No Rest For The Wicked
  16. Omen
  17. Seance
  18. Beyond Midnight
  19. Darkness Immortal
  20. Incantation
  21. Resurrected

Album Description

Enter Darklore Manor, where creatures of the night lurk in shadows and ghostly sounds echo through unhallowed halls. Nox Arcana invites you to embark on a musical journey throughout a legendary haunted mansion with a dark and sinister history. This gothic soundscape contains 21 tracks of haunting melodies, eerie voices, Latin chants, and foreboding orchestrations to create a perfect dark and moody atmosphere.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars remaster.......2007-05-25

the remastered version is were its at. it actualy sounds eerie.

5 out of 5 stars Nox Arcana keeps getting better.......2007-05-12


They are the best at what they do and this CD is just one more example. You cannot go wrong with any Nox Arcana CD

5 out of 5 stars A Stunning Debut!.......2007-04-17

Nox Arcana's debut CD Darklore Manor is a stunning, chilling instrumental concept album that could easily serve as the soundtrack for a classic haunted house film. Very few debut CDs have the amazing musicianship and technical virtuosity that Joseph Vargo and William Piotrowski exhibit on this album. There are unforgettable, elegant piano-dominated melodies like "Veil of Darkness," as well as sinister organ pieces, moody harpsichord songs and elaborate, stirring orchestral set pieces that demonstrate an instinctive mastery of composition and melody. The entire gamut of Gothic music is presented here, and woven throughout the CD's 21 tracks are ghostly sound effects, chilling choirs and eerie narrations, all of which contribute to a mesmerizing musical tapestry. The CD's highlight may be "The Forgotten" - a beautiful, moving piano elegy that you will never forget. Many musicians strive their whole careers for an album this accomplished. The beautifully designed CD booklet by Joseph Vargo and Christine Filipak is another delight - this is an album that shows a rare attention to detail, from the packaging to the mixing. Highly recommended.

4 out of 5 stars Nox Arcana: The project that truly represents Halloween and for people who simply love classical-oriented Gothic instrumentals.......2007-04-09



I was told, by a mysterious voice in the night, that I should seek Nox Arcana and await further instructions. But it all began years ago with the discovery of the Midnight Syndicate. So, I did the obvious and entered "Midnight Syndicate" in my computer search engine, and the lone website introduced itself to me. All went dark and quiet, and the room got cold, and I could see my breath as I panted in fear, and I heard laughter amongst terrifying screams, but yet, I was alone. This was only my introduction to the Midnight Syndicate and soon to follow was the birth of something even better, the nightmareish apparitions of Nox Arcana. I was compelled to bring Nox Arcana into my world, and so I've been in the dark ever since. But, then again, it became a blissful absence from the norm. Although, Halloween is never really mentioned with any of the Nox Arcana CD's, it does seem that everyday is Halloween in my world, and for the past four years, I've always feared that I've sold my soul somehow. I believe that I sacrificed my soul the day I got out my credit card and asked the cyber spirits to bring my first Nox Arcana CD into my home. It was this CD: "Darklore Manor"

Something became different about me. My very presence wasn't acknowledged in any normal way anymore. Was I being ignored, or am I even in the room at all? Something just wasn't right. I've had days that I've stared into the mirror, but somehow, I wasn't there. When I speak to strangers in the street, I don't think that they even acknowledge me. I speak with just a small hiss of words, and people respond as if they've just been pushed by a cold wind. My loved ones speak of me, as if I've departed from this world, but yet, I am in the room. Only when I laugh, do people respond as if they've heard something. They cuddle together, in fear of their safety, and cry out my name, in a past tense, as if I am torturing them. This wasn't fun anymore. It wasn't fun, THEN, anyway.

I wander aimlessly, finally coming to terms with this apparition that I have become. My only consolation, deep into the night, is to take some of my Nox Arcana CD's and my mini-CD player, to the cemetery and lay against a tombstone, and watch the wind swirl up the leaves in a satanic dance before my eyes, while the music plays and eats away at my scruples of logic. I feel a cold embrace of many condemned angels who've cast off all their inhibitions and indulged in lustful passion upon my defenseless mortal flesh. I am consumed into their ritual with reckless abandon. Returning to reality is all nonsense now. My only fear, is that the batteries in my CD player will weaken and diminish this clash of passion of my psychological pleasure and terror.

I am so glad that Nox Arcana has entered my once typical, pop culture world. However, I feel now, that if I should ever die, I may not know the difference. I've been enjoying this nocturnal bliss for a couple of years now and there's no going back. I walk this world in a cold absence where I question if my presence is perceived at all.

If you'd like to share in this experience with me, start off with this CD of "Darklore Manor". Then get "Necronomicon", "Winter's Knight", "Transylvania", "Carnival of Lost Souls", and their latest (as of 2007) called "Blood of the Dragon".

This music is not heavy metal. It's not satanic music. It's just a mix of classically-influenced instrumentals with various snippets of dark poetry and ghastly effects. You'll hear tormented screams, deathly bell tolls, sinister laughter, grandfather clocks, howling winds, and other little clever effects with piano, organ, and harpsichord, supported by rich strings and a mellotron sound, that promote a uniquely beautiful, but yet, horrifying terror that may claim your soul. It's a small sacrifice for the sake of a dark happiness.

Alas, here's one more way that I have benefited from the music of Nox Arcana. By listening to these CD's through headphones at the cemetery, alone, late at night, in the cold dark, there is a terror that I've experienced that has actually helped me lose weight. To be so terrified that my heart pulsated so intensely that I feared my heart would just burst! That, and the accidental soiling of myself, helped me lose about three pounds. Who would have thought that terror could promote weight loss?

So, if it's dark and disturbing, it has a place in my heart.

4 out of 5 stars A well-woven dark tale.......2007-02-22

Though a bit more specific and talky than the Midnight Syndicate CDs (which was my first venture into this kind of atmospheric music), I found Nox Arcana's Darklore Manor to be quite creepy. It tells a story of an house under a curse, and the strange happenings therein. While it leaves less to the imagination than Midnight Syndicate's 13th Hour, it has plenty of frightening tracks for your next horror gaming session or Halloween party.
From Nashville To Memphis: The Essential 60's Masters
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  • The Essential 60's Masters
  • If I Can Dream?
  • Great for Long-Time or New Fans
  • Excellent but incomplete
  • Essential 60's Masters
 From Nashville To Memphis: The Essential 60's Masters
Elvis Presley
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ASIN: B000002WNP
Release Date: 1993-09-28

Tracks:

  1. Make Me Know It
  2. Soldier Boy
  3. Stuck On You
  4. Fame And Fortune
  5. A Mess Of Blues
  6. It Feels So Right
  7. Fever
  8. Like A Baby
  9. It's Now Or Never
  10. The Girl Of My Best Friend
  11. Dirty, Dirty Feeling
  12. Thrill Of Your Love
  13. I Gotta Know
  14. Such A Night
  15. Are You Lonesome Tonight?
  16. Girl Next Door Went A'Walking
  17. I Will Be Home Again
  18. Reconsider Baby
  19. Surrender
  20. I'm Comin' Home
  21. Gently
  22. In Your Arms
  23. Give Me The Right
  24. I Feel So Bad
  25. It's A Sin
  26. I Want You With Me
  27. There's Always Me

Tracks:

  1. Starting Today
  2. Sentimental Me
  3. Judy
  4. Put The Blame On Me
  5. Kiss Me Quick
  6. That's Someone You Never Forget
  7. I'm Yours
  8. His Latest Flame
  9. Little Sister
  10. For The Millionth And The Last Time
  11. Good Luck Charm
  12. Anything That's Part Of You
  13. I Met Her Today
  14. Night Rider
  15. Something Blue
  16. Gonna Get Back Home Somehow
  17. (Such An) Easy Question
  18. Fountain Of Love
  19. Just For Old Time Sake
  20. You'll Be Gone
  21. I Feel That I've Known You Forever
  22. Just Tell Her Jim Said Hello
  23. Suspicion
  24. She's Not You
  25. Echoes Of Love
  26. Please Don't Drag That String Around
  27. (You're The) Devil In Disguise
  28. Never Ending
  29. What Now, What Next, Where To
  30. Witchcraft
  31. Kinders Keepers, Losers Weepers
  32. Love Me Tonight

Tracks:

  1. (It's A )Long Lonely Highway
  2. Western Union
  3. Slowly But Surely
  4. Blue River
  5. Memphis Tennessee
  6. Ask Me
  7. It Hurts Me
  8. Down In The Ally
  9. Tommorrow Is A Long Time
  10. Love Letters
  11. Beyond The Reef (Original Undubbed Master)
  12. Come What May (Alternate Take 7)
  13. Fools Fall In Love
  14. Indescribably Blue
  15. I'll Remember You (Original Unedited Master)
  16. If Every Day Was Like Christmas
  17. Suppose (Master)
  18. Guitar Man/What'd I Say (Original Unedited Master)
  19. Big Boss Man
  20. Mine
  21. Just Call Me Lonesome
  22. Hi-Heel Sneakers (Original Unedited Master)
  23. You Don't Know Me
  24. Singing Tree
  25. Too Much Monkey Business
  26. U.S. Male

Tracks:

  1. Long Black Limousine
  2. This Is The Story
  3. Wearin' That Loved On Look
  4. You'll Think Of Me
  5. A Little Bit Of Green
  6. Gentle On My Mind
  7. I'm Movin' On
  8. Don't Cry Daddy
  9. Inherit The Wind
  10. Mama Liked The Roses
  11. My Little Friend
  12. In The Ghetto
  13. Rubbernickin'
  14. From Jack To A King
  15. Hey Jude
  16. Without Love (There Is Nothing)
  17. I'll Hold You In My Heart (Till I Can Hold You In My Arms)
  18. I'll Be There
  19. Suspicious Minds
  20. True Love Travels On A Gravel Road
  21. Stranger In My Own Home Town
  22. And The Grass Won't Pay No Mind
  23. Power Of My Love

Tracks:

  1. After Loving You
  2. Do You Know Who I Am
  3. Kentucky Rain
  4. Only The Strong Survive
  5. It Keeps Ringt On A-Hurtin'
  6. Any Day Now
  7. If I'm A Fool (For Loving You)
  8. The Fair Is Moving On
  9. Who Am I?
  10. This Time/ICan't Stop Loving You (Informal Recording)
  11. In The Ghetto (Alternate Take 4)
  12. Suspicious Minds (Alternate Take 5)
  13. Kentucky Rain (Alternate Take 9)
  14. Big Boss Man (Alternate Take 2)
  15. Down In The Alley (Alternate Take 1)
  16. Memphis Tennessee (Alternate Take 1 From The '1963 Session')
  17. I'm Yours (Alternate Take 1 Undubbed Version)
  18. His Latest Flame (Alternate Take 4)
  19. That's Someone You Never Forget (Alternate Take 1)
  20. Surrender (Alternate Take 1)
  21. It's Now Or Never (Original Undubbed Master)
  22. Love Me Tender/Witchcraft (From 'The Frank Sinatra Timex Special')

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars The Essential 60's Masters.......2007-04-12

Great collection of Elvis 60's music. Be sure to treat yourself to the 50's and 70's collection to complete your collection. There are several songs not included on other cd's. You won't be disappointed.

3 out of 5 stars If I Can Dream?.......2007-03-26

Why isn't that song on here? That's a fantastic song! Mercy!

5 out of 5 stars Great for Long-Time or New Fans.......2005-12-04

I'm a relatively new Elvis fan and I didn't know where to begin because there are so many albums and hit collections... I decided on starting with this box set because it spanned so much of his career and because it included an alternate version of my favorite song of his - Suspicious Minds.

The sound remastering is excellent and the packaging is great. Well worth the $$.

This is a must have for the long-time Elvis fan or the new fan like me! I'm definitely hooked on Elvis now and I plan to follow up this purchase with his 50s and 70s box set.

4 out of 5 stars Excellent but incomplete.......2005-09-30

Proof that Elvis had many fine recordings during the 60's! Even though some of the material may not be the best, Elvis' performances are. I was impressed by many of the early 60's recordings, that I had not heard before. A very strong but incomplete collection! Unfortunately, this box set does not include several of Elvis' 60's hits from his movies or his Gospel songs. This is especially disconcerting for a box set (the only Grammies he won were for his Gospel recordings!). If you are going to buy this box set, you should go ahead a buy the 2 CD release "Command Performances: The Essential 60's Masters II" and the 2 CD "Amazing Grace: His Greatest Sacred Performances" to fill in the holes in this collection.

They should have just added a CD or two to this box set and included some of his key movie and Gospel songs in a single collection, but then they would have only had a shot at one GOLD Record Award instead of two or three...

4 out of 5 stars Essential 60's Masters.......2005-06-24

I was dissapointed to see that this set does not contain all of the Elvis Masters from the 60's. It only contians what RCA considers "essential." For example, if you want live, gospel, or movie material, you must go elsewhere. This just does not have it. On the other hand, what the box set does have is great and it leaves you wanting more.
Best of the Boston Pops: 20th Century Masters the Millennium Collection
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    		Best of the Boston Pops: 20th Century Masters the Millennium Collection

    Manufacturer: Philips
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    ASIN: B0002KQOAI
    Release Date: 2004-08-03

    Tracks:

    1. Main Title (Star Wars) - John Williams
    2. Princess Leia's (Star Wars) - John Williams
    3. Love Story Theme
    4. Gentle On My Mind
    5. By The Time I Get To Phoenix
    6. Wichita Lineman
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    A Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • A Mormon Tabernacle Christmas CD
    • Is this the best Christmas album ever recorded?
    • A Perfect Traditional Christmas Album
    • Stunningly beautiful
    • Beautiful...Intriguing...This is Christmas
    		 A Mormon Tabernacle Choir Christmas
    George Frideric Handel , Mykola Dmytrovich Leontovych , John Jacob Niles , Christmas Traditional , Barlow Bradford , Felix Mendelssohn , Franz Xaver Gruber , Craig D. Jessop , John Longhurst , Robert Breault , Mormon Tabernacle Choir , and Orchestra at Temple Square
    Manufacturer: Telarc
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    ASIN: B00004WKD2
    Release Date: 2001-09-25

    Tracks:

    1. Joy To The World
    2. Carol Of The Bells
    3. I Wonder As I Wander
    4. Whence Is That Goodly Fragrance?
    5. Masters In This Hall
    6. The First Noel
    7. How Far Is It To Bethlehem?
    8. Pat-A-pan
    9. What Shall We Give To The Babe In The Manger?
    10. One December Bright And Clear
    11. Fantasy On 'What Child Is This?'
    12. Hark! The Herald Angel Sing
    13. Jesus, Jesus, Rest Your Head
    14. Angels From The Realms Of Glory
    15. Silent Night

    Amazon.com

    The Mormon Tabernacle Choir has made more than 20 seasonal recordings since its first one (for broadcast to U.S. servicemen in Europe and the Pacific on Christmas Day, 1945), but none finer than this one, led by the group's newly appointed music director, Craig Jessop. Featuring lush arrangements by Mack Wilberg and Barlow Bradford, it emphasizes the gentler, more rapturous moods of the holiday, especially in such beautiful settings as Wilberg's of "Whence Is That Goodly Fragrance?" and "How Far Is It to Bethlehem?" and Bradford's fantasy on "What Child Is This?" Balancing these are several selections in which the choir's blazing, full-voiced splendor shines forth, including Wilberg's festive arrangements of "Joy to the World" and "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing," as well as Bradford's colorful take on "Pat-a-pan." The choir's singing is magnificent. Listen to the way the men lead off "The First Noel" and to how the full chorus builds the piece to a gorgeous climax, or to the virtuosic job the singers do in the "Carol of the Bells" (with its echoes of Rachmaninoff's The Bells). Impressively backed by the Orchestra at Temple Square, this is a disc to treasure, and a tribute to the admirable work being done in Salt Lake City by maestro Jessop--who now seems poised to inherit the mantle of Robert Shaw. It couldn't happen to a nicer guy or a worthier musician. --Ted Libbey

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars A Mormon Tabernacle Christmas CD.......2007-01-19

    CD arrived in perfect condition; however, the front of the jewel case was cracked.

    5 out of 5 stars Is this the best Christmas album ever recorded?.......2005-12-29

    There have been so many Christmas albums over the years, when I saw this I thought 'Oh no, not another one?' Then I looked at the track titles and saw that this was something different. Among the traditional carols there were many unfamiliar titles (I say this as a foreigner - some may be better known in the USA than in Australia). I decided to buy the SACD version of this release. What a revelation! Where do I start?
    The Mormon Tabernacle Choir is famous for producing very enjoyable choral recordings, usually with a religious theme, but frankly, on an international scale, they do not rate with the best (compare them with some of the better UK symphonic choirs, which is how the Tabernacle choir must be categorized, to see what I mean). But on this album, they have placed themselves well and truly in the international arena. Every aspect of their singing is, to me, perfect - diction, phrasing, musical expression, ensemble, and of greatest importance, a total involvement with and perfect expression of the words and the music. They don't sing about Santa Claus; they sing about the true meaning of Christmas, and mean it. And you really hear how well they sing in the few 'a capella' sections - musical moments that are unsurpassed.
    Then there are the arrangements. These express everything from the implicit grandeur of God coming down to earth, through to the greatest tenderness of the simplicity of his birth as Jesus. All the orchestrations and choral arrangements are completely fresh and unhackneyed, ranging from the most exquisite harmonies through to extraordinarily bold key changes - the people who did these arrangements are amongst the best in the business.
    Then there is the program. This ranges from fresh arrangements of old favourites (sample the fantasy on 'What Child is This?'), to an exploration of the most beautiful unfamiliar songs and carols you will ever hear.
    Finally the engineering. Telarc are famous for the audiophile standards of their recordings, and this is one of their best. The SACD fully utilizes the multiple channels, without resorting to gimmickry. If ever there was a 'you-are-there' recording, this is it.
    In summation: no matter how many Christmas CDs you own; buy this one too. The CD version works well (and remember, if you buy the SACD version - Telarc SACD-60552 - it will play on an ordinary CD player as well), but if you have the equipment to play the multi-channel SACD, you will get an even more rewarding experience.
    All the above may sound over the top, but, as you may have gathered, this release has had a massive impact on me at every level. It is a prize in my collection. The greatest Christmas album ever? Quite possibly.

    5 out of 5 stars A Perfect Traditional Christmas Album.......2005-12-28

    What Shall We Give to the Babe in the Manger. What an incredible piece, and how well- conducted it is. The music brings tears to my eyes, to be sure. The album is a classic example of how holiday choral music should be performed. This is done with spirit and tenderness.

    If only other orchestras, choirs, and arrangements could be performed as well. Some are, but how often do we purchase an album just to find it not what we like? Fortunately, one can listen to clips of each of the pieces, before purchasing.

    "What Shall We Bring" is becoming now my fondest Christmas song. The performance by the Mormon Choir and orchestra is incredible, to me. I've found other versions of the song, but this version is the finest, by far.

    For those interested about my favorite piece: It is from a traditional Catalonian Carol, translated from Spanish, called, "The Son of Mary."

    5 out of 5 stars Stunningly beautiful.......2005-12-14

    I have heard and enjoyed many recordings from the Mormon Tabernacle Choir over the years. Then, it happened. I heard Joy to the World from this album on the radio and it sent chills up my spine. That never happened. A thrilling arrangement. The other music equally excellent as described. If you have never been big fan of Christmas music, get this album and surprise yourself.

    5 out of 5 stars Beautiful...Intriguing...This is Christmas.......2004-12-09

    The Mormon Tabernacle choir is already known for their beautiful voices of praise. When you add the orchestra of temple square and the spirit of christmas, you receive even more. This CD portrays the birth of Christ. It is beautiful!
    The Best of the Capitol Masters: Selections From "The Legend and the Legacy" Box Set
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Among the Best Ever
    • Good Collection But Needs a Bit More Balance
    • A great overview of Les Paul & Mary Ford's hits
    • A breath of fresh air for the early 1950's pop scene...
    • Technically accomplished guitar playing, slick production
    		 The Best of the Capitol Masters: Selections From "The Legend and the Legacy" Box Set
    Les Paul & Mary Ford
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    ASIN: B00000DRE4
    Release Date: 1992-07-28

    Tracks:

    1. Lover
    2. Nola
    3. Tennessee Waltz
    4. Mockin' Bird Hill
    5. How High The Moon
    6. The World Is Waiting For The Sunrise
    7. Whispering
    8. Just One More Chance
    9. Tiger Rag
    10. In The Good Old Summertime
    11. Meet Mister Callaghan
    12. Lady Of Spain
    13. My Baby's Comin' Home
    14. Bye Bye Blues
    15. I'm Sitting On Top Of The World
    16. Vaya Con Dios (May God Be With You)
    17. I Really Don't Want To Know
    18. I'm A Fool To Care
    19. Wither Thou Goest
    20. Hummingbird

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Among the Best Ever.......2005-11-02

    This has to be one of the very best retrospective albums ever produced. It spans the entire careers of the artists and includes much of their best work--from Les' experiments with multiple recording in the 1930s (on acetate, using a turntable made from an old Cadillac flywheel) through their major hits of the 1950s. The liner notes are extensive and authoritative, consisting mostly of an extended interview with Les Paul himself, describing the background to each song in sequence, how and when it was composed/recorded, the instruments used, and interesting asides as to the performances.

    Not everyone will appreciate this music. It got mixed reception when it was new, and it lies far from contemporary style, but on its own terms it is superb. I first knew this music as a high school kid listening to the radio. Coming back to it five decades later, after considerable musical education and experience, most of it classical, I realize how far it went over the heads of my teen generation.

    The musical skill and sensitivity Les and Mary display far surpass most popular artists of the past century. Professional guitarists and guitar makers may revere Les' legacy, but Mary deserves at least as much praise for her vocal skills. Her phrasing is wonderfully elastic, comparing with the best of Peggy Lee and Ella Fitzgerald. Her intonation is impeccable--including her five-part harmonies and backups with herself via multiple recording. And her entrances in the multiple recordings are perfect--where Patti Page was often ragged and Doris Day feared to tread. All of the arrangements are magnificently suited to the spirit of the song and to the talent of the performers. And most of the songs have never had a more competent or imaginative presentation. "In the Good Old Summertime" is an absolute tour de force.

    Some might quibble over the choices made in constructing this release. But there was only space for 20 tracks, and this selection is arguably the best possible coverage of Les and Mary's incredible range. Inevitably, within the limitations of 20 tracks, some good things muwt be left out. Those who want more should try to find the complete boxed set. I think it is useful to have Les and Mary's superior "Mockingbird Hill" and "Tennessee Waltz" versions to compare with the ones from Patti Page. I am happy to trade that comparison for any other choices which could have been made.

    In all, this album deserves a space in the library of every serious music collector--both for its historical importance and for the excellence of its presentation.



    4 out of 5 stars Good Collection But Needs a Bit More Balance.......2005-08-06

    I'm a huge fan of Les Paul and Mary Ford and I own a copy of the "Legend and the Legacy" box set, so I may be a bit biased in my review of this disc, which frankly I think is a little top heavy with the vocal works.

    There are only a few instrumental tracks here, and while those are very good indeed, some of Les's best stuff was left out. Had I been compiling this disc I would have included "Brazil", "Caravan", and my all time favorite Les Paul instrumental piece "Little Rock Getaway", in which Les cuts loose with just about everything in his arsenal. Like "Lover", it's a very interesting and complex arrangement that's a joy to hear.

    I'm also a little puzzled as to why some of Mary Ford's best vocal work was left off this disc. I would have gladly traded her cover version of "Tennessee Waltz" for "Cryin'", a song that I consider to be one of the most beautiful things she's ever sung. "Dry My Tears", a song with which Mary Ford and Les Paul and closely identified, was also left out. That aside, I am thankful that the powers that be saw fit to include an edition of Les and Mary's radio program that features "Avalon", "Where or When", and "I'll See You in my Dreams", three songs that I would love to have heard in full on the box set.

    All in all, I think this is a fairly good collection, albeit a bit heavy on the vocal hits and not nearly representative enough of Les Paul's extraordinary guitar talent. Until you're fortunate enough to find the box set, this collection will have to do.

    5 out of 5 stars A great overview of Les Paul & Mary Ford's hits.......2005-06-18

    Released in 1992 as a single disc distillation of the hard to find "The Legend and The Legacy" boxed set, this CD, although it has some instrumental work, it focuses more on his hits with his wife at the time these were recorded, Mary Ford including the huge hits "Mockin' Bird Hill," "Tennessee Waltz," "How High The Moon," "Bye Bye Blues," "In The Good Old Summertime," "Tiger Rag," and, among others, one of my personal favorites, the spiritual "Vaya Con Dios" which is translated to "May God Be With You." Les's production techniques are ever present on this disc, but what makes this disc worthwhile is Les's guitar and Mary's singing with the music being a great mixture of many kinds of music that is hard to describe other than Les Paul music and as another reviewer mentioned, it is very comparable to Chet Atkins, another one of my favorite guitarists. BTW, this disc has been reissued recently with 3 bonus tracks added but as long as this pressing of it is still available, pick it up while you can, as it is cheaper than the new reissue, released to celebrate his 90th birthday. For those who prefer his instrumental work over his duets with Mary Ford, the disc to start with is the ASV Living Era compilation "How High The Moon," but this is still a great companion to the ASV disc. For those who are wanting more and can't find the boxed set, Collectables reissued the original albums in twofers.

    5 out of 5 stars A breath of fresh air for the early 1950's pop scene..........2005-03-11

    If you think about it pop singing hit an all time low after the swing era ended and you had 2nd rate singers singing about doggies in the window, and music music music!!! So it must have been refreshing to hear something different, and "How High Tho Moon" certianly was that. Paul's guitar was overdubbed as well as Ford's sensious voice. For some outer space style, ahead of it's time space-age msuic, with a tocuh of rockabilly, and even vaudevillian style playing. In fact most of thier hits were from 1920's sings like Tiger Rag, & In The Good Old Summertime. Thier formula worked over and over again. It is a unique mixture of hillbilly jazz meets esquivel style wackiness. This cd captures thier hits and the formula taht made them stars. And today these guys should be celebrated in the "lounge revival" music era. A great cd, and it's really all the Paul & Ford you need.

    3 out of 5 stars Technically accomplished guitar playing, slick production.......2004-07-30

    Besides being a fantastic guitarist, Les Paul is also an accomplished engineer and inventor. This album does not showcase Les Paul the guitarist so much as it does Les Paul the producer. Many recording and mixing tricks are featured here, including his interesting trick of playing several licks, playing them back at different speeds, and mixing them together in such a way that they're all in the same key. These recordings sound wild and futuristic today; it's hard for me to imagine how they must have sounded fifty years ago.

    Some songs here (notably "Lover" and "How High the Moon") are great, but at least as many are disappointing. Also, Les Paul's highly sped up guitar tracks can wear on the ears after a while - they're on nearly every track. In short, this album is essential listening for anyone interested in great guitar plaing and fancy production, but that doesn't necessarily mean that it holds up well to repeated listening.
    20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Arthur Fiedler
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      		20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Arthur Fiedler

      Manufacturer: Hip-O Records
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B0009AJKAW
      Release Date: 2005-05-10

      Tracks:

      1. Alfie
      2. Look of Love
      3. Sound of Silence
      4. This Guy's in Love With You
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      6. Scarborough Fair
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      Meditations for Dreams Relaxation & Sleep
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Great Album - but many repeats.
      • from Solo Piano Publications
      		 Meditations for Dreams Relaxation & Sleep
      Suzanne Ciani
      Manufacturer: Seventh Wave
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

      GeneralGeneral | New Age | Styles | Music
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      ASIN: B00006EXE3
      Release Date: 2002-09-03

      Tracks:

      1. Inverness
      2. L'Azzurro
      3. The Velocity Of Love
      4. Full Moon Sonata
      5. The Third Wave
      6. Meeting Mozart
      7. Go Gently
      8. Midnight Rendezvous
      9. 4 O'Clock In The Morning
      10. Berceuse
      11. Terra Mesa
      12. Bel Canto
      13. Lay Down Beside Me
      14. Lumiere

      Album Description

      A special collection of 5-time Grammy nominee Suzanne Ciani's most peaceful and healing recordings, all in one magical place.

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Great Album - but many repeats........2003-04-24

      Another enjoyable album by Suzanne Ciani. Unfortunately, I was disappointed to see many of the same songs that appear on so many of her albums. Some of these songs are in several albums I own already. It would be a great album for new Ciani fans. For old fans save your money.

      5 out of 5 stars from Solo Piano Publications.......2002-10-01

      "Meditations" is a beautiful collection of fourteen of Suzanne Ciani's most peaceful and relaxing works, spanning her 20-year career and taken from ten of her masters. It is not intended as a "best of" collection in the usual sense, and is more of a thematic collection. The album is seamless, and the pieces work wonderfully together, creating a restful and soothing state in which to let the mind wander and perhaps drift off to sleep. Selections go as far back as "Seven Waves," Ciani's first major release (1982 in Japan, 1984 in the US) up through "Pianissimo III" in 2001. Ciani's early work was as a pioneer in the electronic music field, and "The Third Wave," "The Velocity of Love," "Lay Down Beside Me," "L'Azzurro," and "Lumiere" are from that era - it's so good to hear these pieces again! "Inverness" and "Go Gently" are also older pieces, but Ciani used the beautiful versions from her "Live" album with the Wave, updating them a bit. Most of the other pieces are from her solo piano "Pianissimo" albums and the combination of electronic and acoustic selections is fascinating. Suzanne Ciani has been one of my favorite artist/composers for many years, and this is an outstanding collection even if you have all of her earlier releases. Very highly recommended!
      Texas Blues: Early Blues Masters from the Lone Star State
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        		Texas Blues: Early Blues Masters from the Lone Star State
        Various Artists
        Manufacturer: Jsp Records
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B000285J06
        Release Date: 2004-06-14

        Tracks:

        1. John Henry - Henry Thomas
        2. Cottonfield Blues - Henry Thomas
        3. Arkansas - Henry Thomas
        4. The Fox And The Hounds - Henry Thomas
        5. The Little Red Caboose - Henry Thomas
        6. Bob McKinney - Henry Thomas
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        9. Run, Mollie, Run - Henry Thomas
        10. Shanty Blues - Henry Thomas
        11. Woodhouse Blues - Henry Thomas
        12. Jonah In The Wilderness - Henry Thomas
        13. When The Train Comes Along - Henry Thomas
        14. Bull Doze Blues - Henry Thomas
        15. Don't Ease Me In - Henry Thomas
        16. Texas Easy Street - Henry Thomas
        17. Texas Worried Blues - Henry Thomas
        18. Fishing Blues - Henry Thomas
        19. Old Country Stomp - Henry Thomas
        20. Charmin' Betsy - Henry Thomas
        21. Lovin' Babe - Henry Thomas
        22. Railroadin' Some - Henry Thomas
        23. Don't Leave Me Here - Henry Thomas
        24. Jack O'Diamonds - Pete Harris
        25. Is You Mad At Me - Pete Harris
        26. Blind Lemon's Song - Pete Harris
        27. Carrie - Pete Harris

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        2. Hard To Rule Woman Blues - Ramblin' Thomas
        3. Lock And Key Blues - Ramblin' Thomas
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        5. No Baby Blues - Ramblin' Thomas
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        10. Hard Dallas Blues - Ramblin' Thomas
        11. New Way Of Living Blues - Ramblin' Thomas
        12. Ramblin' Man - Ramblin' Thomas
        13. Poor Boy Blues - Ramblin' Thomas
        14. Good Time Blues - Ramblin' Thomas
        15. New Way Of Living Blues - Ramblin' Thomas
        16. Ground Hog Blues - Ramblin' Thomas
        17. Shake It Gal - Ramblin' Thomas
        18. Ground Hog Blues No.2 - Ramblin' Thomas
        19. Little Old Mama Blues - Ramblin' Thomas
        20. Dreaming Blues - Willie Reed
        21. Texas Blues - Willie Reed
        22. Leavin' Home - Willie Reed
        23. Goin' Back To My Baby - Willie Reed
        24. Some Low Down Groundhog Blues - Willie Reed
        25. All Worn Out And Dry Blues - Willie Reed

        Tracks:

        1. Fence Breakin' Blues - Oscar Woods
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        3. Evil Hearted Woman Blues - Oscar Woods
        4. Lone Wolf Blues - Oscar Woods
        5. Don't Sell It - Don't Give It Away - Oscar Woods
        6. Muscat Hill Blues - Oscar Woods
        7. Don't Sell It (Don't Give It Away) - Oscar Woods
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        13. Look Here Baby, One Thing I Got To Say - Oscar Woods
        14. Sometimes I Get To Thinkin' (Take 1) - Oscar Woods
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        16. Sometimes I Get To Thinkin' (Take 2) - Oscar Woods
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        20. Hesitating Blues - Smith Casey
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        24. East Texas Rag - Smith Casey

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